Psalms 111:3
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Main message
Psalm 111:3 praises the splendor of God's work and the endurance of divine righteousness.
Meaning in context
Psalm 111:1–4 · Praise and memorable works — The opening calls for wholehearted praise and attention to God's great, righteous, gracious works.
The verse grounds praise in God's character and deeds rather than in the worshiper's immediate circumstances.
Further teachings
Righteousness is enduring character
The psalm presents God's righteousness as stable and lasting.
Cross References: Psalm 111:3.
Applications in daily life
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When circumstances make God's goodness difficult to see
Anchor reflection in the broader biblical witness to God's justice and faithfulness.
Do not tell suffering people that their hardship proves weak faith or hidden guilt.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
God's enduring righteousness guarantees immediate visible justice in every situation.
The verse confesses God's character without promising that every injustice is resolved on the timetable we expect.
How to Apply Psalms 111:3
Meditate on Psalms 111:3 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 111:3 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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